Eberechi Eze is nearing a move to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Crystal Palace FA Cup hero's past comments about Arsenal are unlikely to go down well with their rivals

THE summer transfer window is heading towards a thrilling climax – and Arsenal’s business is definitely far from over! Arsenal have reportedly rejected a sensational swap deal which

Reiss Nelson, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Albert Sambi Lokonga - five men who previously had a part to play at Arsenal, all absent from the squad to face Man United at the weekend.

Eze has emerged as a target and discussions have now taken place with Palace as Spurs attempt to beat Arsenal to sign the 27-year-old. Eze has a £68m release clause which expires on Friday.

The 27-year-old midfielder has been tipped to leave Selhurst Park all summer. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are the two clubs most widely credited with interest in Eze, who is thought to be open to a move on the north side of the River Thames.

Theo Walcott has now given his honest verdict on Eberechi Eze leaving Crystal Palace to join Arsenal this summer.

No Arsenal player posted a higher xG in the Premier League than Eze, and he was one of just 25 players to hit double figures for that metric across the league, as per Footystats.

According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur made a 'weekend offer' for England international Eberechi Eze and are 'set' to sign the Crystal Palace star.